The Robot file

February 7, 2013

Stan Wolfson/Newsday

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Nov. 6, 1977: Klaatu the Quasar Industries robot appears to perform household chores. The robot wasn't really cleaning -- it was posed in the position and controlled by a hidden operator. Bonus points for including a hat *and* an apron. Other photos showed the robot in a bow tie.

Stan Wolfson/Newsday

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Nov. 6, 1977: Klaatu the Quasar Industries robot appears to perform household chores. The robot wasn't really cleaning -- it was posed in the position and controlled by a hidden operator. Bonus points for including a hat *and* an apron. Other photos showed the robot in a bow tie.